Katie Newcombe
Director of Economic Development- NY
National Grid
Katie has almost 20 years of economic development experience, spanning multiple states, public, private, and non-profit sectors. She currently serves as the Director of Economic Development at National Grid, where she is responsible for leading and managing the company's economic development efforts throughout New York State.
Most recently, Katie held the role of Chief Economic Development Officer at the Center for Economic Growth (CEG), where she led CEG’s business attraction and expansion activities; directed and implemented strategies for entrepreneurship, growth, workforce, and talent. Prior to joining CEG, she led economic development for National Grid in the Capital Region. At Capitalize Albany Corporation, Katie helped manage business development and Downtown Albany’s Revitalization Plan. Before moving to the Capital Region, Newcombe served as Northwest Region Director, where she led business attraction and expansion efforts on behalf of the Department of Community and Economic Development and Governor in a 12-county region of Pennsylvania.
An active community leader, Katie serves on multiple boards, including the New York State Economic Development Council, Manufacturers Talent Institute, and Capital Region REDC. She received dual BS degrees in economics and finance and an MBA from Pennsylvania State University.